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Strengthening arts, culture, & creative expression as tools to cultivate a better California for all.
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07/18/2026

California’s creativity does not live in one place.

It lives in neighborhoods, classrooms, cultural spaces, correctional facilities, small towns and major cities across the state.

The California Arts Council helps connect artists, organizations and local partners with public investment and opportunity.

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07/17/2026

"As a teenager I got access to an arts class. It was access to opportunity." Danielle Brazell, Executive Director, California Arts Council .

Opportunity starts with access. Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2026 Arts in Corrections Statewide Convening to celebrate the transformative power of the arts and the incredible community working to expand access, creativity, and connection to ALL Californians. 🎨✨

Thank you to Annie Buckley, Prison Arts Collective, and the AIC Capacity Building Team for leading and hosting an inspirational day 1 of the Statewide Convening.

07/04/2026

Wishing all Californians a joyful America250!

As we celebrate this milestone for our nation, we’re especially proud to celebrate California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick , whose poem “My California” was selected as one of seven official California contributions to the America250 time capsule by Governor Gavin Newsom

California Arts Council Executive Director Danielle Brazell called the poem “a beautiful and deeply fitting contribution” that reflects the many experiences and perspectives possible across our “amazingly kaleidoscopic state.”

Here’s to the stories, voices, and creative spirit that help define California — today and for generations to come.

06/19/2026

Join us next Friday, June 26, at 10 a.m. at the London Nelson Community Center in Santa Cruz - or online! - for our next Council meeting.

On the agenda: the Arts and Youth and Individual Artists Fellowship grant programs; the impact of general operating funds grant consolidation; FY26-27 Allocations and more.

Offer your input during the meeting or submit in writing. Details at: https://arts.ca.gov/about/council-meetings

06/10/2026

Every region of California has a creative story to tell.

Share how the California Arts Council aided your artistic career❤️

05/14/2026

The Legislative Joint Committee on the Arts will host an informational hearing this Thursday, presenting “California's Future is Creative: Strategies for Cultural Resilience, Economic Growth, and Global Leadership,” the state's first strategic plan for the creative economy.

Strategic planning was led by the California Arts Council, in partnership with Institute for the Future, who facilitated meetings of the Creative Economy Workgroup and led an extensive research process.

The hearing can be viewed online through the Senate Live Streams and available to watch after the meeting close via the Senate Media Archive.

05/13/2026

Join us this Friday at 10AM at the Nevada County Library in Nevada City - or online! - for our next Council meeting.

On the agenda: the CAC's 2027-2032 Strategic Plan; the Native American Artist Grant Program; the Folk and Traditional Arts Program, and more.

Offer your input during the meeting or submit in writing. Details at: https://arts.ca.gov/about/council-meetings

05/07/2026

Here’s to the next 50 years of storytelling, expression, and making a little magic happen 🎉🎨

05/05/2026

Two weeks later and we’re still talking about it✨

The CAC 50th Anniversary was one for the books — unforgettable moments, inspiring voices, and a powerful reminder of what 50 years of arts advocacy looks like in action. 🎭

Take it all in again, featuring founding member Peter Coyote, whose presence made the celebration that much more iconic.

Here’s to the legacy, the community, and everything still to come 💫

04/28/2026

Can you believe it’s already been a week since we filled Sacramento Memorial Auditorium & Governor's Mansion with so much creativity, community, and celebration? 🎉

The California Arts Council 50th Anniversary Awards still feel like yesterday—and we’re still riding that energy. From unforgettable performances to honoring the artists and leaders shaping California’s cultural future, it was a night we won’t forget anytime soon.

Here’s to 50 years of impact—and everything still to come.

Address

2750 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA
95833

Telephone

+19163226555

Website

http://www.arts.ca.gov/

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